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Knee arthroscopic surg. aug.9 cannot walk/do house chores w/o major pain. oa, 49. do i need injections or knee replacement. pain moves around kneecap?

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Let me help you: You must a major problem in the knee found during the arthroscopy? Some of the injections could help temporary and some on the long term basis. I think eventually you may required knee replacement. Good luck thank you.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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